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DOOLEY ARTZ CLASS

EMAIL TO SET UP A TOUR BEFORE REGISTERING:

liverpoolartcenter@gmail.com

Dooley ArtZ is a weekly painting and drawing class for adults with special needs:

We offer plenty of instruction

Students choose the medium, style and they set the pace. We encourage individualism! Make it your own!

We highly encourage that support persons engage and create too! This is a great way to relax a little.

How can you join? Click the link above to email

What about payment?…Please include details around payment in your email application(self-pay, agency paid, private funded etc) or indicate inability to pay. We will contact you about details for applying for a scholarship. Tuition is sometimes covered by the Dooley ArtZ Fund in memory of Michael Dooley.

  • The program includes weekly drawing and painting classes facilitated by a trained instructor.

  • The activities and environment are facilitated specifically for adults with special needs who have a strong interest in the arts. 

  • The program focuses on teaching the individuals and their support person(s) how to use art mediums as a communication and self-regulation tool.

WHEN ARE THESE CLASSES:

WEDNESDAYS 1-3PM

OR

THURSDAYS 1-3PM

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WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS DO DURING EACH CLASS?

  1. Warm up drawing activity(15min.)

  2. Set up our supplies and watch a demo (15 min.)

  3. Learn a new skill using a variety of art mediums. (15 min.)

  4. Receive help and instruction expressing ideas and vision. (30-45min.)

  5. Review and share time.

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OBJECTIVES

  1. Provide a creative program for adults and their advocates for self-care.

  2. Learn painting and drawing skills and create a project in a single class.

  3. Connect with others through the creative process.

  4. Individuals foster a sense of belonging by attending weekly/regularly.

  5. Offer a space for individuals and their support person(s) to enjoy creativity.

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REQUIREMENTS: SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS

  1. Communication about any special needs prior to registering. This helps our teachers a lot!

  2. Schedule a visit with the teachers prior to first class. This is required before attending.

  3. Express an interest in creating art.

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Mindfulness + Art

The teachers often offer a short mindfulness activity using art mediums. Click here to see our most used guided mindful art activity.

5min video using pen and paper
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